Mechanical Engineering Skills Instructor: Hands-on Training

onlyFE; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Bank holidays

West Yorkshire Pension Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Staff wellbeing facilities

Disability support and adjustments

Training and CPD opportunities

Job summary

Bradford College invites applications for a Mechanical Engineering Skills Instructor in the Engineering and Motor Vehicle department. The role delivers practical, workshop-based training and supports learners to develop technical and employability skills within real-world contexts.

You will promote safe practices, assess learner progress, and help tailor personalised learning plans while encouraging an inclusive environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Practical mechanical engineering skills supported by sound underpinning theoretical knowledge.
• Relevant industry, training, education or professional environment experience demonstrating current or transferable mechanical engineering practice.
• GCSE 4-9 or equivalent level 2 in Maths or English, or willingness to pass tests before interview and achieve within timescales.
• A Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent industry-recognised qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, workshop-based skills training across programmes identified by the management team.
• Demonstrate and coach safe, current and industry-relevant working practices.
• Support learners to develop technical, vocational and employability skills aligned to industry expectations.
• Promote an inclusive, supportive learning environment where all learners can participate and progress.
• Adapt delivery approaches to meet individual learner needs and abilities.
• Monitor and support learners' progress, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing throughout their programme.
• Contribute to personalised learning plans that support learners to achieve their targets and career goals.
• Provide appropriate guidance and signposting to careers, wellbeing or additional support services.
• Seek out and respond to learner feedback, recognising learners as active partners in their learning journey.
• Contribute to enrolment, induction, profiling, monitoring and assessment processes.
• Support learners during work placements, off-site visits and related enrichment or employer-engagement activities.
• Help create meaningful learning activities that reflect real-world work environments, both on and off campus.

Skills

Practical mechanical engineering

Industry experience

Education

GCSE Maths (level 2)

GCSE English (level 2)

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Bradford College invites applications for a Mechanical Engineering Skills Instructor in the Engineering and Motor Vehicle department. The role delivers practical, workshop-based training and supports learners to develop technical and employability skills within real-world contexts.

You will promote safe practices, assess learner progress, and help tailor personalised learning plans while encouraging an inclusive environment and ongoing professional development.